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Helping you create, support, and grow your Cybersecurity courses, programs, and initiatives!
EC-Council Academia is an extension of EC-Council focusing on providing academic content and education technologies to institutions and not-for-profits that focus on Cybersecurity education in the K12, College and University, and professional development levels. Whether you have an advanced program or are just getting started, EC-Council Academia Partnership is modeled to align directly to your specific Cybersecurity education goals and outcomes.
How partnership works
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Apply for partnership
Post approval, unlock faculty scholarships and evaluation resources
Easily implement Cybersecurity certification courses, education technologies, and competitions
Grow your programs, certify students, and start impacting the workforce
It’s all about the students
EC-Council Academia partnership is free for any accredited academic institution and registration takes less than 10 minutes! Our partnerships offer cost-effective, authorized learning resources for enrolled students to properly prepare them for EC-Council exams and ultimately their careers after graduation. Students will have the opportunity to achieve industry recognized certifications and compete in free cyber competitions as they complete their degree programs, achieving the ultimate stackable credential lineup to enhance their resume.
Students will have the opportunity to achieve industry recognized certifications and compete in cyber competitions as they complete their degree programs, achieving the ultimate stackable credential lineup to enhance their resume.
- Discounts
- Certification
- Cyber Competitions
- Events
- Skill Development
- Career Readiness
Our widely recognized certification credentials
Supporting certification resources available individually or in a track sequence.
Student Benefits
- Automatic exam eligibility
(terms and conditions apply) - Discounted eBooks, Range Access, Exam Prep, CTFs, and Exam Vouchers
- Free tickets to Events & Competitions
Faculty Benefits
- Faculty certification scholarships & discounted exam vouchers
- Complimentary evaluation resources for any faculty member
- Partner logo and certification logo use (terms and conditions apply)
Discover why leading cybersecurity programs continue to partner with 
For almost 15 years, EC-Council has produced academic formatted content and lesson plans to support cybersecurity education in academic classrooms across the world. This technical approach has empowered students to grow their knowledge in the field, become certified, graduate, and ultimately become highly skilled contributors to the organizations they work for.
Partner Experiences
“EC-Council’s Certified Secure Computer User course is invaluable for anyone interested in living and working more securely in the digital world.”
Eric Bailey,
IT Manager, Keyin College
Eric Bailey,
IT Manager, Keyin College
“The values and criteria of the selection process directly reflect our mission of preparing students for EC-Council certifications, graduation and the workforce,” said Douglas Harrison, Vice President and Dean of UMGC’s School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology. “That the number of UMGC students pursuing EC-Council certifications is one of the largest in the country reflects our commitment to providing students with the skills employers value most.”
Douglas Harrison, Vice President and Dean of UMGC’s School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Douglas Harrison, Vice President and Dean of UMGC’s School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology
“Working with a program that believes in improving skills for entry-level cybersecurity technicians is critical to better our local, state, and national cybersecurity stance; fortunately, EC-Council consistently delivers needed resources quickly and accurately for our student population.”
Ervin Frenzel, Director of Workforce Cybersecurity - Collin College
Ervin Frenzel, Director of Workforce Cybersecurity - Collin College
“We are proud of the work we do with EC-Council to educate the current and future cybersecurity workforce through courses, certificates, and degree programs aligned to EC-Council certifications. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with EC-Council to help prepare future cyber professionals and help current cyber professionals specialize in their skills.”
Kathryn Uhles, Associate Dean, College of Business and Information Technology
Kathryn Uhles, Associate Dean, College of Business and Information Technology
“EC-Council has always been one of the most supportive and collaborative academic vendors that I am fortunate to have as part of my team. The members of the team are always ready to support and sponsor our Cyber events as well as keep our curriculum on the cutting edge with the ever-changing demands from the IT industry.”
Gregory Hirsch, Associate Professor and Chair of Information Technology and Business Department, Vincennes University
Gregory Hirsch, Associate Professor and Chair of Information Technology and Business Department, Vincennes University
“The EC-Council has a broad range of academic resources, from their Essentials Series through to their more specialised certification titles that provide both theoretical and practical application of cyber skills which help keep students and staff up to date in the latest industry practices. I am proud of what our staff and students have achieved in a short time.”
Sage Lal, Director of Curriculum - Burton and South Derbyshire College
Sage Lal, Director of Curriculum - Burton and South Derbyshire College
“JECRC University is committed to rigorously train students in this field and make a difference in the Cyber Security workforce. Through our partnership with EC-Council, the students at JECRC University can choose to undergo certifications from a bouquet of contemporary courses in the domain of Cyber Security. Currently, approx. 500 students are benefiting from these well-curated courses.”
Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson – JECRC
Arpit Agrawal, Vice Chairperson – JECRC
“I wholeheartedly recommend EC-Council's Academia division to any educational organization seeking security-related training and certification. Thank you, EC-Council, for your unwavering commitment to empowering individuals and organizations in the field of cybersecurity.”
Dustin Letkeman, System Technician 2, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Dustin Letkeman, System Technician 2, Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
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